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We are excited to be holding a range of cooking workshops over the summer holidays, creating a variety of dishes from pizzas, cupcakes to sushi!

There are workshops aimed for 2-10-year-olds and for 10-year-olds plus, workshops a little more challenging with different techniques involved. Each workshop has a different theme, all equipment and ingredients are provided. Each child makes their own delicious dish from scratch and gets to take it home.

Our tennis courses are open to all abilities, from complete beginners to the most capable of players. With personal and small group instruction from professional LTA coaches, players can expect to have plenty of fun and make excellent progress on this first-class course. Facilities include hard courts, indoor courts and grass courts.

Multi-activities and Adventure:

16 – 20 July

Every day is different with new activities to try each day of the week. Activities are designed to build communication skills, self-confidence and promote teamwork, through team activities, problem-solving, racket sports and outdoor adventure.

Science Explorers:

23 – 27 July

Explore the worlds of Biology, Chemistry and Physics with our exciting Science Explorers course. Launch your own rocket, learn what life might be like on Mars, experiment with colours and create your own bath bombs.

Creative Art:

13 – 17 August

You will be working with a wide range of materials and learn to use them in innovative and expressive ways. You will learn and try many techniques including experimental drawing, painting, sculpture and ceramics in the inspiring setting of our Glover Art Studio.

Cooking and Crafts:

20 – 24 August

Creativity and cooking go hand and in hand. You will bake, cook and decorate your way through a variety of culinary treats before trying your hand at different crafty projects leaving you with things to take home that are as individual as you.

Golf Academy:

20 – 24 August

Learn from golf professionals both on the practice ground and on our course in the stunning setting of our school. Whether you are a complete beginner or a budding professional, our expert instructors will cover all aspects of the game. You will be able to practice new techniques in a variety of settings.

Force Inspiration

Use the force of creativity during this Star Wars themed workshop including a variety of creative activities to capture your child’s imagination! Ages 5-12

St Oswald’s, Guiseley: 08 Aug £16

Bronte House, Apperley Bridge: 14 Aug £16

Whartons, Otley: 21 Aug £16

St Oswald’s, Guiseley: 24 Aug £16

Harry Potter Workshop

Use the MAGIC of creativity during this Harry Potter themed
workshop which includes a variety of creative activities to
capture your child’s imagination. Children will develop their
wizardry skills in a range of creative Harry Potter related
activities. The curriculum has been designed to enable
pupils to learn how to draw their favourite Harry Potter
characters, act out famous scenes in fun drama sessions, play Quidditch
sports games, develop their duelling magic wand skills, devise their own
spells to defend Against the Dark Arts, and much more to further develop
their interest and knowledge of Harry Potter.

Comic Art and Design Workshop with Dr Simpo on Thursday 9th August 10 am until 3.30 pm at Menston Library. Aimed at 7-14-year-olds. Book your place by calling the library on 01943 876539 or popping in and putting your name down.

Times: 2pm and 3:30pm
Venue: Queen’s Hall, Main Street
Join the Director of Spotty Socks Theatre Company in this masterclass for bringing monologues to life and telling the tales of ordinary people. These workshops will work towards a short performance at the end of the session, and look at performance, characterisation and writing skills. These workshops are ahead of the Talking Heads performance at the Queens Hall on Friday 24th August. The 2pm workshop will be for 6 to 11 year olds and the one at 3:30pm will be for 11 to 16 year olds.
Cost: £2.50
Booking: Required
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Join our fun 2 or 3-day programmes of den building, woodland crafts, wild games and a campfire at our forest school sites at Ilkley Moor on 30th July- 1st August and 23-24th August for 8-13-year-olds from 10am-3pm

Holiday Club Monday 20th – Wednesday 22nd Aug
Time: 10am – 12noon.
Venue: The Methodist Church
Primary school children in Year 1 (2018) and upwards are invited to three sessions packed with fun and games, singing and dancing, stories and adventure. Our team of trained DBS checked volunteers will provide an engaging programme to leave your child asking for more.
Cost: £5 a head for three sessions.
Booking: Contact Wendy Walker at holidayclubburley@gmail.com from July 16th onwards with children’s names and ages. Spaces limited.

Come and join Vickie Orton for a fun morning where you can learn to make your own kite. We provide the materials, Vickie provides the instruction and you get to make and take home your very own kite.
Tickets £6 per child
Ages 7+

Join Junior STEM for fantastic Lego fun. Junior STEM specialises in computer & engineering technology, and this is the chance for you master builders to see your Lego creations brought to life using computer software, motors and sensors!
Tickets £5per child, per session
Age 7+

To book call 01943 467466

Children should bring their own packed lunch if staying all day for both sessions.

Lego Workshops
Time: 9:30am – 12noon and 12:45 – 3:15pm
Venue: Salem Church Hall
Description: A return of John Pilling with his fantastic collection of Lego for building houses, gardens, roadways, vehicles and more. Light up your creations. Come for one session or for both. Anyone from 5 to 95 years.
Cost: £5 a session, or £8 for both

Looking for something for your child to do during the holidays that will keep them fit, healthy, active & entertained all at the same time? Little Sports Coaching are at Ben Rhydding Primary, LS29 8QH this summer!

Time: 9:30am, 10:45am and 12noon
Venue: Queen’s Hall, Main Street
Come and take part in one (or all) of our one hour dance and performance workshops run by Bonds Theatre School. The morning starts with a Musical Theatre workshop combining simple dance moves and singing and suitable for 5 years – adult. Secondly we have a Gymnastic/Acros workshop where you will be supported by our highly trained staff, suitable for ages 5 – 18 years. Finally we have a fun Street Dance workshop, also for 5 – 18 years, teaching you the latest moves. No dance experience necessary. Please bring a drink.

Dawn Feather, a professional Filmmaker, will help you create plasticine characters & design your own animation sets. Then using storyboard & iStopMotion software you will create your own short films. You can then edit, add sound fx’s & voice-overs to your movies. All equipment & materials are provided.

Tickets £6 per child per session
Age 7+

Children should bring their own packed lunch if staying all day for both sessions